Gosh-e fil

In Afghanistan, Gosh e-fil, also known as elephant's ear, is a fried sweet pastry. Gosh-e-fil appears to be a fried sweet pastry. The dough is molded in a unique and creative way. The most competent bakers put forth a lot of effort to make this dish both visually beautiful and delicious. For an added touch of sweetness, each piece is individually sprinkled with pistachios and powdered sugar. It is typically offered at special occasions such as parties and family gatherings.


The pastry dough is produced using flour, milk, eggs, and sugar. The batter is kneaded well and then set aside to rest. It is then rolled into a thin crust and fried in oil. It is fried for a few seconds on both sides. The sweetness of Gosh-e fil stems from the quality of the batter. Powdered cardamom, icing sugar, and crushed pistachios are also placed on top of these crunchy pastries. Some people add rose petals to improve the flavor and texture.

Gosh-e fil (photo: Youtube)
Gosh-e fil (photo: Youtube)
Gosh-e fil (photo: https://www.thekitchn.com/)
Gosh-e fil (photo: https://www.thekitchn.com/)

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